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A new trailer for Hieu Tran's film "Squared" is sparking an interesting debate about sexual dynamics in gay male relationships.

In the trailer, two men both identify as tops (which, in this case appears to mean the insertive partner during anal sex) and neither one of them wants to bottom (aka be the receptive partner).

In a note posted on the Squared Facebook page, Tran writes that the film was inspired by the "racist experiences" he has been through:

From my dating experiences, I was bothered when guys called me their “Geisha” and other derogatory terms. I also often hear people ask gay couples, "Who's the woman in the relationship?” and point to the Asian guy. Society often objectifies Asians, especially gay Asians, and view them as submissive, feminine, and passive.

ONTD and it's passive homophobia, ugh. The constant use of bottom and twink as a slur is so prevalent here. Apparently, you're only attractive if you're hairy and built like a rugby player - otherwise, ewwww or whatever.

Well, labels can be useful if they help you in some way. So if you're looking for a top because you really like being a bottom, labeling yourself that way can be useful.

I don't think everyone has to do everything in sex even if they don't like it just to please societal expectations. If you don't like receiving anal, you shouldn't have to do it. If you really really like receiving anal, you shouldn't have to feel guilty about that.

Being openminded to an extent in order please your partner is one thing, but ppl shouldn't have to force themselves to do what doesn't butter their biscuit.